Bubblegum Finds: Bocca on Baldwin

Bocca on Baldwin

When: Monday - Wednesday 11:30 am - 10 pm

               Thursday - Saturday 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

               Sunday 11 am - 10 pm

Where: 26 Baldwin Street, Toronto

Why: Small restaurant but honestly real authentic. I am loving the food and the great wait staff. It is also in the heart of baldwin village!

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Bubblegum Finds: El Catrin

El Catrin

When: Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 4 pm; 5 pm -11 pm

               Friday: 11:30 am - 4 pm; 5 pm - 1 am

               Saturday: 10:30 - 3 pm; 4 pm - 1 am

               Sunday: 10:30  3 pm; 4 - 11 pm

Where: Distillery District, 55 Mill Street Toronto

Why: If you've ever lived in Toronto, you've heard of El Catrin. Amazing drinks, amazing food, the most amazing atmosphere.

Bubblegum Finds: Forget About It Supper Club

Forget About It Supper Club

When: Dinner only. Tues - Sun 5:00 pm to 1:00 am

Where: 325 King Street West (King st. and John st.)

Why: I've been eating my way through king street and I've been meaning to find a few restaurants that are fancy without ridiculous prices. This place looked great and the menu prices weren't bad at all!

Bubblegum Finds: ByMark

Bymark

When: 

LUNCH MON-FRI: 11:30AM-3PM 
DINNER MON-SAT: Service from 5PM
Bar Menu available 3pm onwards

Where: 66 Wellington Street West

Why: The most expensive and beautiful burger I've ever tasted. Worth every freaking penny. Great patio and gorgeous bar. Even when I walked in the rain, still worth the trek.

Fan Flavors are HERE!!!

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For Starbuck's 20th anniversary, they are making our minds explode with 6 new flavors of fraps!! The moment I heard this news, the stupid rainy Monday became my new favorite weekday. My Monday flew by and work ended and I was ready to make it rain!!

Obsession: Kiss Me Organics' Organic Matcha

Hello my fab darlings, it's time for a new segment we like to call "obsessions". The idea is very simple, we like stuff and we share it with you guys cuz we love you guys~

Here it goes...

Lately, I've been really into organic food and trying to make whatever I can out of my mini fridge and the community microwave (yes, I am too lazy to walk down to the dining hall). Thus, when the opportunity came for me to try out Kiss Me Organic's Organic Matcha, well I am all about the free food (but don't worry, my opinions come from the stomach/heart well they're basically the same thing, right?)

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Bubblegum Finds: Waldorf Astoria Grand Brasserie

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Grand Brasserie

When: 7 days a week

Breakfast: 6.30am – 10.30am Lunch: 11.30am – 3.00pm Dinner: 5.30pm – 11.00pm

Where: No.2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Huang Pu District, Shanghai 

Why: The most elegant hotel and delicious food, plus there was a prix fixe menu. The food looks like art and it tastes like heaven.

Bubblegum's Finds: Fortune Cookie

Fortune cookie

When: Sun-Thurs, 11.30-22:00; Fri-Sat, 11:30-23:00

Where: 83 Chang Shu Lu (Near Julu Lu), 4th Floor 常熟路（靠近巨鹿路）八十三号，四楼

Why: As a CBC (Canadian born Chinese) one of the things I miss the most from Toronto is American style Chinese food - the good, greasy, salty and sweet delicious and incredibly unhealthy food that I crave. This place serves exactly what I need, nuff said.

Go Nuts for Donuts

Hi darlings,
[Sidenote: It's been an amazing few months (fyi, I just started college) but it's been quite hectic. In between my school, work, and sorority, I hate to say it but I've been neglecting you guys. For that, I'm sorry 1000000 fold.
I hope this makes up for it.]

Today is a really special occasion. It's the day that has LITERALLY been scientifically proven to be calorie-free (I'm kidding, don't quote me on that). Today is...

NATIONAL DESSERT DAY

In honor of this magnificent day (and the fact that I've been craving powdered donuts like a pregnant lady), I've decided to find 10 donut recipes that make you happy you're alive.

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Bubblegum's Finds: Haiku

Haiku

When: Daily, 11.30-2pm 5.30-10pm

Where: Various Locations. This store in particular is located in IFC Shanghai. B1/F, 8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu 世纪大道8号, 国金中心IFC商场B1楼, 近陆家嘴环路

Why: Cause who doesn't love sushi? And who doesn't love NEW styles of sushi?! It is taking an old classic and making a twist. All the rolls have cute names and are pretty delicious! They even have an "Amy Roll" and I've tried it and Amy is delish ;)

The Liebster Award

As we, the residence of the dark parts of the internet, know, the blogosphere can be large and hard to navigate. In this weirdly wonderful world, we also find different ways to connect. One way is the Liebster Award. 

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(Still in Toronto)

Bubblegum Finds: Dazzling Cafe

Dazzling Cafe

WHEN: Daily 11:30 am to 9:30 pm

WHERE: SML Center, 1st Floor, No. 618 Xujiahui Road, Shanghai

WHY: The cutest cafe I have ever seen and dang delicious bread dessert! I know, I know how can bread be amazing? When it is covered in ice cream, honey and yummy fruits. The waiters are also in super cute maid outfits!

Bubblegum's Finds: XinWang

Xin Wang

WHEN: Daily 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM

WHERE: Several Stores (Kerry Parkside in Pudong, Shanghai)

WHY: The store had great simple but colorful decorations that I really enjoyed. I appreciated the factory-like, metal furniture and they had really nice light fixtures. The servings were great for the price (inexpensive) and the asian food was quite authentic. 

The food was good and arrived timely. However, the service was not wonderful (understaffed) and waiters had the unpleasant attitude that is often seen in Shanghai. One thing I love about this restaurant is that it also has an adorable add-on bakery with a delicious assortment of breads (lots of authentic Canto food).

If you're planning on visiting this lovely city, I would recommend this restaurant for its good food and great prices! Comment down below if you've ever been or if you have any restaurant recommendations for us.

Mini Review:

Food: 3.5/5

Service: 3/5

Price: 5/5

Atmosphere: 4/5

Overall: 15.5/20

Love,

Bubblegum Finds: The Burgernator

The Burgernator

(link)

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Wed, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thurs - Sat, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sun, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Where: 269 Augusta Avenue 

Kensington Market, Toronto On

Why: First, its halal and thats quite important to some

Second, its ridiculously fresh and everything is just amazing

Third, the sauce. its just unbelievably delicious

Ive been twice already 

and both times I have been amazed.

I had the atomic burger and they had a herb crusted deep fried cheese block

i know that sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen

but honestly its just

HEAVEN.

And the fries

oh the fries

are just delicious

there are no other words I can describe

Yes i know i didn't take photos of the food but honestly

i looked like a pig eating

so i just thought its better not to show you

and save a little bit of mystery

plus the decoration

is so cute

everything is painted on

and just hipster/cute/and makes you wanna go back!

Mini Review:

Food: 5/5

Service: 3/5

Price: 4/5

Atmosphere: 4/5

Overall: 16/20

I love this place

It's just wonderful.

I definitely recommend it. Especially restaurants in kensington. 

They are all mini pearls hidden in the city.

Bubblegum Finds: Nota Bene

Nota Bene

(link)

Hours of Operation:

lunch:

Mon - Fri 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

dinner:

Mon - Wed 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thurs - Sat 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Where: 180 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON

Why: Just one of the restaurants with the best service and food.

Located at the heart of the city, 

the executive chef, David Lee, is known to open some of the best restaurants of Toronto

(special menu)

(flowers curtesy of Fresh Florals)

(look at the gorg setting)

(candles just set the mooood)

(resolution cocktail, my resolution is...

to figure out how to make more!)

(never thought I would love to eat flowers)

(Ceviche - honestly never thought raw fish

apart from sushi

would be this good)

(I have such a thing for scallops and coconut cream)

(drinking the night away?)

(oh the meat girl in me is SO happy)

(red wine, still not my thing)

(dessert wine on the other hand is SO my thing)

(in beautiful radiant orchid)

I have heard so much great things about this restaurant

But I always thought first it was far and second it was too expensive

So I had a chance to go for my job

and I am just too excited

I learned it was not far at all! It was so close I was early!

Second, it was not that expensive! It was worth it

Some restaurants are expensive for the hype but honestly I loved Nota Bene

They were delicious and just everything I want and more

One of the most enjoyable dinner experiences I had.

Gosh, I wish I could capture everything.

But i was busy eating.

Enjoying the moment ;)

Mini Review:

Food: 5/5

Service: 5/5

Price: 3/5

Atmosphere: 4/5

Overall: 17/20

Definitely recommend y'all to try it

quite spectacular :)